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Clinch Lesson #11: Defense Against Double or Single Wrist Grab (instructional video included)

Mar 202 min read

Clinch Lesson #11: Defense Against Double or Single Wrist Grab (instructional video included)

A simple method for an attacker to dominate someone weaker is by seizing both their wrists, as often seen in instances where men attempt...

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Clinch Lesson #10: Defense Against Bear Hug #4 - Rear Grab (instructional video included)

Lawrence Castanon

Mar 92 min read

Clinch Lesson #10: Defense Against Bear Hug #4 - Rear Grab (instructional video included)

This is the 10th lesson in our Clinch 101 series. Getting grabbed from behind is always a scary situation, but if they grab you under...

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Clinch Lesson #9: Defense Against Bear Hug #3 - Rear Grab (instructional video included)

Lawrence Castanon

Feb 242 min read

Clinch Lesson #9: Defense Against Bear Hug #3 - Rear Grab (instructional video included)

This is the 9th lesson in our Clinch 101 series. This clinch or grab, where the assailant has a a rear bear hug over your arms, is the...

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Self Defense Tip: Are You Training Realistically?

Lawrence Castanon

Feb 162 min read

Self Defense Tip: Are You Training Realistically?

Recently, a student sent me a video of a street fight where one guy sat on the ground and motioned for the other guy to come towards him....

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Clinch Lesson #8: Defense Against Front Bear hug #2 (instructional video included)

Lawrence Castanon

Feb 122 min read

Clinch Lesson #8: Defense Against Front Bear hug #2 (instructional video included)

This is the 8th lesson in our Clinch 101 series. A front bear hug where the assailant has his arms underneath your arms (around your...

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Clinch Lesson #7: Front Bear hug #1 (instructional video included)

Lawrence Castanon

Feb 32 min read

Clinch Lesson #7: Front Bear hug #1 (instructional video included)

This is the 7th lesson in our Clinch 101 series. The front bear hug over the arms occurs when the assailant grabs you around your arms...

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Clinch Lesson #6: Front Headlock Defense Against Takedown (instructional video included)

Lawrence Castanon

Jan 242 min read

Clinch Lesson #6: Front Headlock Defense Against Takedown (instructional video included)

This is the 6th lesson in our Clinch 101 series. The front headlock is an excellent clinch to use in the event the assailant tries to...

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Clinch Lesson #5: Control & Strike from the One-arm Collar Grab (3 videos)

Lawrence Castanon

Jan 163 min read

Clinch Lesson #5: Control & Strike from the One-arm Collar Grab (3 videos)

This is the 5th lesson in our Clinch 101 series. The collar grab clinch (aka collar tie) is a crucial technique to learn as part of a...

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Clinch Lesson #4 Control & Strike with The Single Wrist Grab (2 videos)

Lawrence Castanon

Jan 42 min read

Clinch Lesson #4 Control & Strike with The Single Wrist Grab (2 videos)

This is the 4th lesson in our Clinch 101 series. Grabbing the assailants wrist is a great way to both control the assailant, and lessen...

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Clinch Lesson #3 - Striking from the Single Over-hook

Lawrence Castanon

Dec 28, 20232 min read

Clinch Lesson #3 - Striking from the Single Over-hook

This is the 3rd lesson in our Clinch 101 series. The Over-hook is another great tactic to use when in the clinch. Over-hooking occurs...

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Clinch Lesson 2 - Single Under-hook to Elbow Strike

Lawrence Castanon

Dec 12, 20232 min read

Clinch Lesson 2 - Single Under-hook to Elbow Strike

This is the 2nd lesson in our Clinch 101 series. The under-hook is a great offensive technique that you can use when in the clinch. The...

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Clinch Lesson 1 - Single Under-hook & Knee Strike

Lawrence Castanon

Dec 2, 20232 min read

Clinch Lesson 1 - Single Under-hook & Knee Strike

This is the first lesson in our Clinch 101 series. The under-hook is a great offensive technique that you can use when in the clinch. The...

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Clinch Fighting 101 Series Begins Next Week!

Lawrence Castanon

Nov 28, 20232 min read

Clinch Fighting 101 Series Begins Next Week!

What is clinch fighting? Clinch fighting is a standing grappling style often seen in street fights. It happens when one opponent wants to...

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Self Defense Tip: When Must You Grapple in a Fight? And What's Best?

Lawrence Castanon

Oct 6, 20233 min read

Self Defense Tip: When Must You Grapple in a Fight? And What's Best?

If you ever wrestled around with your buddies, you know that helpless feeling when the bigger/stronger one gets on top of you and doesn't...

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Lawrence Castanon

Sep 26, 20232 min read

The Back (rear) Clinch (video)

When competing, I learned very quickly that standing in front of a bigger, stronger guy was a bad idea. However, getting around to an...

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Self Defense Tips: Should You Grapple In A Street Fight?

Lawrence Castanon

Mar 11, 20233 min read

Self Defense Tips: Should You Grapple In A Street Fight?

Full Disclosure: I have been grappling for over 30 years, and competed for many years. Additionally, I am a USA Wrestling coach, and...

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Lawrence Castanon

Feb 26, 20232 min read

Training Tip:

After teaching group classes, private lessons, and personal training for decades, I came to some realizations about the benefits of...

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Slipping The Assailants Punches (instructional video included)

Lawrence Castanon

Jan 14, 20232 min read

Slipping The Assailants Punches (instructional video included)

Slipping a punch (or multiple punches) is a very important defense to learn because getting punched in the face is one of the most common...

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Self Defense Tip: What Are You Training For?

Lawrence Castanon

Jan 11, 20232 min read

Self Defense Tip: What Are You Training For?

What Are You Training For? Recently, I watched a street fight where one guy sat on the ground and motioned for the other guy to come...

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Lawrence Castanon

Jan 5, 20233 min read

Defense part 1: Stances

Learning how to defend against punches, kicks, and takedowns/throws, is essential to round out your self-defense abilities. The first...

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